Medical Assistant

ADVOCARE, LLC; Westmont (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocare, LLC, a regional medical group in the NJ/PA/DE area, seeks a Medical Assistant to deliver high-quality direct patient care and support to providers. The role covers vital signs, patient interviews, EHR documentation, labs, scheduling and referrals, while complying with HIPAA standards.

Collaborate with a forward-thinking team in a dynamic healthcare environment. Requires a high school diploma; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pre-medical/Pre-PA students encouraged to apply.
• Scribing for Provider (40–52 WPM) required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and EHR systems.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative tasks and clinical duties, including patient histories and forms.
• Obtain vitals, document patient history, and prepare for examinations.
• Maintain supplies and keep medical equipment in working order.
• Schedule appointments and process referrals efficiently.
• Assist providers and staff with patient care and clinical duties.
• Ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance in daily activities.
• Aide staff and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Medical scribing

Patient communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual (plus)

HIPAA familiarity

Vital signs / exam support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pre-medical/Pre-PA student encouraged

Job description

Description

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing high quality direct patient care and assisting providers and other clinical staff with patient care and other clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner. Ability to competently and skillfully perform all clinical and clerical functions including, but not limited to: vital signs, patient interview, electronic documentation, screening tools, lab/specimen prep, point of care collection and processing, filing, processing records, answering phones, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments and processing referrals. Must provide age-appropriate care in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the patient served.

Advocare, LLC is a partnership of the top doctors in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, including pediatricians, family practice and specialist. As part of the team, you’ll work side-by-side with forward-thinking professionals who strive to provide the highest quality medical care by meeting and exceeding standards for clinical outcomes while delivering exceptional patient service in an evolving healthcare environment.

Medical Assistant Essential Functions:

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks and clinical duties including but not limited to obtaining and recording patient medical histories, receiving, and directing phone calls, ensuring successful completion of all forms
• Maintaining medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep the medical equipment operating
• Preparing patients for examination by performing physical tests, take vitals, reporting patient history summary
• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations
• Counseling patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about the treatment
• Delivering attention, compassionate support, and assistance to patients and families
• Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.
• Aides staff, physicians, and other faculty as needed
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned
• Must be able to scribe for Provider (minimum 40-52 WPM)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in administrative tasks
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
• Familiarity with medical terminology and digital record systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrates the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Demonstrates ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to scribe for Provider (minimum 40-52 WPM)
• Bilingual a plus

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Pre-medical students and pre-PA students are encouraged to apply